NPP boycotts Parliament in support of hartal

GMOA to launch strike over several demands on August 3rd

Government doctors are to launch a strike on August 3rd over several demands, the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) said today. The GMOA said that the?island-wide strike will also be against the Free Trade Agreement between Singapore and Sri Lanka. (Colombo Gazette)

23 Jul, 2018

Popular Sri Lankan actor Indika Ginige passed away

Popular Sri Lankan actor Indika Ginige passed away. He was 37 years at the time of his death. The actor was admitted to the Kandy hospital following a sudden illness and was pronounced dead on admission. Ginige, best known for his role in ‘Senasuru Maruwa’ is also known for his singing. (Colombo Gazette)

24 Jul, 2018

Canadian PM calls for meaningful reconciliation in Sri Lanka

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau called for meaningful reconciliation in Sri Lanka. In a statement to mark the 35th?anniversary of Black July,?Trudeau said that Canada is working closely with the Sri Lankan Government and civil society to encourage lasting peace and reconciliation, including a meaningful accountability process that will have the trust and confidence of the victims of war. ?On this day, we remember the victims of the 1983 anti-Tamil pogroms in Sri Lanka that took thousand

24 Jul, 2018